Tanta and Kigali
Home to about 577,000 people, Tanta lies in Gharbia Governorate, Egypt. Close to Tanta, in the same region: Zefta and Al Mahallah al Kubrá.
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Travelling from Tanta: exclusive serviced villas in Kigali
From Tanta, the nearest non-stop flight to Kigali leaves from Cairo (CAI) with EgyptAir. Visa on arrival, fee waived for 30 days.
4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/nightairport pickup at any hour
No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp
At a glance
Getting to Kigali from Tanta
As the crow flies, Kigali is about 3,642 km from Tanta. Tanta changes its clocks: on the same time as Kigali in January, one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
Most routes from Tanta connect through an airport with a direct flight to Kigali; the nearest is Cairo (CAI, about 84 km away). From Cairo (CAI), EgyptAir flies non-stop to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of Egypt
For visitors setting off from Tanta, the rule that applies is the one for Egypt's citizens. As citizens of a member state of the African Union, the Commonwealth or La Francophonie, you receive a visa on arrival and the visa fee is waived for a visit of up to 30 days. As a member of the African Union and La Francophonie, Egypt benefits from Rwanda's rules for those groups. The official source is Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration; apply online on Irembo if you need a visa before travelling.
Money and payment
Rates are in US dollars rather than the Egyptian pound (EGP); guests pay by USD transfer, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo, by Airtel Money or in crypto. No payment details are published on this website: the concierge sends them once your dates are confirmed.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.
Arrival
Send the flight number once it is booked, and the pickup follows it, day or night.
- Tanta is about 3,642 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Tanta has about 577,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Tanta is in Gharbia Governorate, Egypt.
- Zefta and Al Mahallah al Kubrá are in the same region as Tanta.
- Tanta is on the same time as Kigali in January and one hour ahead of Kigali in July.
- The nearest airport to Tanta with a direct flight to Kigali is CAI (84 km away).
- Citizens of Egypt get a visa on arrival with the fee waived, for up to 30 days.
- The currency of Egypt is the Egyptian pound (EGP).
The villas
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). Every house is gated, private and looked after daily.
“All in all the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs and has daily house cleaning.”
“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”
From first message to arrival
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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Tanta?
From Tanta, the nearest airport with a direct flight to Kigali is Cairo (CAI, about 84 km away). EgyptAir flies non-stop from Cairo.
Is a visa required from Egypt?
The visa is issued on arrival free of charge for up to 30 days, through Egypt's membership of the African Union and La Francophonie.
Which payment methods work from Egypt?
USD, RWF, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and common cryptocurrencies all work; details come from the concierge after your dates are confirmed.
How do we get from the airport to the villa?
With a private pickup arranged by the concierge. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
Can we book more than one villa?
Yes. Several villas can be booked together; each villa here sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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